One Body, One Spirit, One Hope

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What does it mean to celebrate Christian unity in a divided world? The Epistle to the Ephesians proclaims that “there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling.” Our present experience, however, is often one of tribalism, each doing what is right in their own eyes and life in shadows. In this retreat, in the week of prayers for Christian unity, we will study the Epistle to the Ephesians to explore God’s hopes for hospitality, integrity and glimpses of the light of God’s mysterious presence.

Dr. Jo-Ann Badley is a biblical theologian, committed to understanding the scriptures to inform and strengthen people of faith. She retired as Dean of Theology from Ambrose University (Calgary) in 2022 and served recently as interim President of Newman Theological College (2024-25). She served on the national Roman Catholic-Evangelical dialogue team from 2016-2022. She and her husband retired to Edmonton in 2022 to be close to her children and grandson. She is a member of First Baptist Church. In retirement, she has had more time to give to sewing, weaving and reading mystery novels. 

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